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April 10, 2026
REVIL ribbon cutting ceremony

From left: Dr. Andrew Williams, acting director of the Space Warfare Directorate; Mr. Michael Holthe, principal deputy assistant secretary of war for science and technology; Lt. Col. Matthew Miller, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District; Amy Hall, Nuclear Enterprise Science
April 1, 2026
AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony March 30, 2026, as Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Robert Bogart
March 16, 2026
AFRL, UC Health unveil $10M Military Trauma Training Facility to bolster medical readiness

In a significant move to enhance the readiness of military medical personnel, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing and the University of Cincinnati (UC) Health celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS)
March 12, 2026
AFRL, Ursa Major perform flight demonstration of Draper Liquid Rocket Engine

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Ursa Major recently executed a flight of the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator (ARMD) powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine, achieving supersonic speeds and demonstrating concepts of operations. This flight is an innovative step in the
Jan. 5, 2026
Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration,
Dec. 5, 2025
AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.
Nov. 20, 2025
2nd Bomb Wing establishes certified calibration lab to enhance nuclear response capability

Barksdale AFB is on track to establish a certified calibration lab for Ludlum radiation meters, making it the only base in Air Force Global Strike Command with this capability & one of two across the Department of War.
Sept. 4, 2025
Space Systems Command hosts Industry Day in preparation for coming National Security Space Launch

Representatives from 17 commercial space companies joined officials from Space Systems Command on Aug. 19, 2025 for a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Industry Day to assist commercial launch service and space capability providers in planning for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 on-ramp opportunities.“The
Sept. 3, 2025
Autonomous aircraft capabilities showcased by AFWERX, Joby at Department-Level Exercise

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, partnered with Joby Aviation to demonstrate autonomous aircraft capabilities with a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan during Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), July 24-30, 2025. REFORPAC
Aug. 26, 2025
Future of readiness: AFMS, partners explore innovative technologies

In a simulated drone-attack scenario at Fort Detrick, Maryland, medics moved quickly - recording vital signs, injuries, and treatments on a tablet before transferring the data with a single scan. The process took seconds, but the implications were far-reaching.

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REVIL ribbon cutting ceremony

AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony

AFRL, UC Health unveil $10M Military Trauma Training Facility to bolster medical readiness

AFRL, Ursa Major perform flight demonstration of Draper Liquid Rocket Engine

Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

2nd Bomb Wing establishes certified calibration lab to enhance nuclear response capability

Space Systems Command hosts Industry Day in preparation for coming National Security Space Launch

Autonomous aircraft capabilities showcased by AFWERX, Joby at Department-Level Exercise

Future of readiness: AFMS, partners explore innovative technologies